Sea Levels are Rising and Annapolis City Dock is in the Line of Fire

8/9/2021 (Permalink)

Annapolis City Dock

Sea levels are rising, and Annapolis is caught in the line of fire. As a waterfront town, the city is at increased risk for flood damage. City Dock flooded 65 times in 2019. By 2040, that number could double if sea levels continue to rise, and nothing is done. 

Though Annapolis cannot prevent these floods, it can adapt to them. One recommendation includes the demolition and reconstruction of the Noah Hillman Garage, located on Gorman Street. The city said the property is regularly flooded and needs to be rebuilt. 

In the second half of the construction window, attention would turn to City Dock. The city plans to install flood gates, water pumps and sea walls around town.  This would be the largest and most expensive construction project in Annapolis history. Still, the city thinks redevelopment is necessary to protect its low-lying infrastructure and historical properties.  

The town expects that the threat will only grow worse with time if nothing is done. We here at SERVPRO of Annapolis/Severna Park are here to support and assist the historic downtown area until such time as these changes have been implemented.